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On November 7, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth unveiled a plan to reform the Department of Defense's acquisition system, focusing on enhancing the delivery of new capabilities. This proposal arises amid rising costs for a missile and air defense system initially suggested by former President Trump, with current estimates indicating that spending may only cover a fraction of the total expenses. Experts, including Becca Wasser from CNAS, have analyzed the potential impacts of these defense spending targets.